Kia Picanto 2011

2011 Kia Picanto: what owners report

• The 2011–2017 Picanto scores badly at German inspections on the handbrake, brake lines, brake discs and axle suspension, with steering joints weakening at 8–9 years and lighting faults also common.2011–2017
• French owners of the 2004–2011 car most often report clutch trouble on the 1.1 petrol, followed by oil consumption on both petrol engines.2004–2011
• Most French first-generation owners who rate it praise its reliability and low maintenance costs, while after-sales service and parts prices draw criticism.2004–2011